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His laugh is contagious. He has the mind of a businessman, but the heart of a dairyman. Velmar Green was just named the 2013 Dairyman of the Year at World Dairy Expo.

Field reports of aflatoxin contamination of corn and corn silage are coming in, particularly from southern states where wet growing and harvest conditions were common this season.

The pavilions, encompassing approximately 300,000 square feet, will replace existing cattle housing used for World Dairy Expo and other events.

The Hiram, Ohio-based company said it plans to invest $100 million in the 330,000-square-foot facility and create more than 200 jobs.

Partnership will serve growing Northeast cream market; construction is scheduled for completion in summer 2014.

The LWR system will allow Shiloh Dairy to continue to expand its operations without the need to acquire additional land base for nutrient management.

“If economic conditions warrant” was key part of agreement, processors say.

State ag secretary: “We are at a point where focused funding can help us make the transition to wider adoption and implementation of digesters in our state.”

New Zealand’s milk production rebounds, accelerating shipments from the largest exporter just as U.S. supply expands to an all-time high.

New product provides flexible yet durable gate option to calf and heifer raisers.